With the Vancouver Canucks in serious need of speed and depth at forward, general manager Jim Benning signed forward Sam Gagner to a three-year deal worth $9.45 million.
Gagner is coming off an 18-goal, 50-point season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and should be a viable part of Vancouver’s offence this upcoming season. But it may be up to head coach Travis Green to determine just how much Gagner will produce with his new team.
Naturally a centre, Gagner transitioned to the right wing and became a key part of the Jackets’ high-flying offence.